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Children’s Library Assistant – Part Time

Watkins Glen Public Library, Watkins Glen, NY

The Watkins Glen Public Library is seeking a dependable and self-motivated part-time Children’s Library Assistant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general operation of the Circulation Desk, hosting weekly Storytimes, coordinating with school groups, and additional children’s programming in collaboration with the Library Director.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Elementary Education or Child Development is preferred.
• Preference will also be given to candidates possessing two years of paid or voluntary experience in and of the following: organizing and presenting children’s programs in libraries; publicizing children’s library programs; selecting children’s books for libraries; directing outreach programs for children.
• Knowledge of child development and appropriate literature for different age groups.
• Ability to work with children in groups.
• Quality storytelling skills and program development skills.
• Ability to take initiative in developing new services for children and youth.

Schedule: 19 hours per week: Wednesdays 9am-5pm, Thursdays 9am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm

Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2026

Application:

Please submit applications by March 20, 2026.

A Civil Service application for employment must be completed and submitted to the Schuyler County Civil Service office at 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891.

Please see the following link for the complete job posting: Watkins Glen Children’s Library Assistant